Syllabus

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Course Description

According to the South Carolina 6th grade science standards, students will participate in hands-on experiments and activities that give them experiences to understand basic science concepts.

Instructional Materials and Supplies Required Daily

See Beck Academy Student Supply List.  

Grading Scale for Major Assessments

A= 90-100

B = 80-89

C= 70-79

D= 60-69

F= 50-59

Grade Components

Summative/Major Assessments: Interactive Notebooks- Test-Projects = 100%

Formative Assessments: Classwork,  Homework, Labs, Quizzes, Group Work, Interactive Notebook=assigned a 4, 3, 2, or 1 in accordance with the Formative Assessment Grading Policy (Formative grades DO NOT count towards a student's final grade average, but are measured on a 1-4 scale in Powerschool.)

 Assignments are found in Google Classroom on the Daily Planner.

Tardy Policy

Tardiness will be handled as stated in the discipline plan of the Student Handbook/Planner

Damage Fees

Students may be charged for damages to lockers and textbooks.

Science Topics

Unit 1:  Matter, Energy and their Interactions 

Students explore the interactions of matter and energy.  Topics of study include:

Unit 2:  Waves and Their Applications 

Students will explore how waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted througharious materials.  Topics of study include:

Unit 3:  From Molecules to Organisms:  Structures and Processes 

Students will explore the properties of living things.  Topics of study include:

Unit 4:  Earth’s Geologic Systems and Human Activity 

Students explore the geologic processes that shape earth. Topics of study include:

Unit 5:  Earth’s Atmospheric Systems and Human Activity 

Students will explore the water cycle and weather patterns. Topics of study include: